Clean industry
How to clean up the dirtiest parts of chemicals manufacturing
The government has a blueprint to reduce the carbon pollution of chemical production. Here are some key takeaways.
By Eric Wesoff .
Emissions reduction
Policy & regulation
California’s new clean-fuel plan makes old problems worse
CARB approved new rules last week that critics say reward polluting biofuels, shortchange EVs, and could cause gasoline prices to spike.
By Jeff St. John .
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Clean industry
To decarbonize cement, the industry needs a full transformation
Cement production has an enormous carbon footprint. That can be curbed with plug-and-play solutions, but eliminating emissions entirely will require big, ambitious action.By Jeff St. John .
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Video
Video: See how this NYC factory traps CO2 in concrete blocks
Canary Media visits a Brooklyn warehouse and the basement of a Manhattan high-rise to learn how CO2 can be captured and turned into construction material.By Maria Gallucci .
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Clean industry
6 innovative startups that are kicking CO2 out of cement and concrete
Cement-making is a 150-year-old process. These companies are using new additives, chemistries and methods that could curb the industry's oversize climate impact.By Maria Gallucci, Jeff St. John .
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Clean industry
Cleaning up steel, cement and chemicals is tough — and entirely doable
These top-emitting industries make the materials we depend on. In a special series, Canary Media explores the complex, tricky path to decarbonizing all three.By Maria Gallucci .
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Electrification
Here's why electric lawn mowers are cutting down the gas-fueled competition
Making the leap to battery-powered lawn equipment can help you ditch the noise, fumes and hassle of gas models — and slash your carbon emissions, too.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Carbon-free buildings
Boston skyscraper named world’s biggest 'Passive House' office
The building, which will use far less energy than a conventional design, is the latest example of the efficiency standard’s growing popularity.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Energy efficiency
These startups are using AI to cut energy waste from buildings
Buildings use — and waste — an enormous amount of energy. A growing number of startups are trying to wield buzzy AI technologies to fix this problem.By Jeff St. John .
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Utilities
These 25 utilities are united by one big goal: 80% less CO2 by 2030
Dealing with climate change means removing fossil fuels from the power grid ASAP. A diverse and growing group of utilities is leading that effort.By Julian Spector .
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Clean industry
Startup hits milestone in its bid to cut concrete’s dirtiest ingredient
Demand for clean concrete is rising. CarbonBuilt says it has a potential solution: concrete made without using any Portland cement.By Maria Gallucci .
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